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Canadian singer/songwriter Geoffrey Wickham’s music reflects a tapestry of influences—from traditional maritime folk songs through country, acoustic rock, and rhythm‘n’blues.

His captivating lyrics create images of places traveled, paths once crossed and shared, and journeys of the heart. To these are added haunting vocals and rich instrumentation, creating an exciting blend of eclectic sounds.

Wickham developed his guitar playing, singing and songwriting while playing at a variety of clubs in his home town of Montréal, and in his summertime “home away from home” of Portland, Maine.

His musical interests eventually inspired a move to Toronto, to develop his ability and be closer to the more vibrant music scene there.

With a strong local following, Geoffrey Wickham has performed at such venues as the Free Times Café, the Epicure Café, the TRANZAC CLUB, Levity Café, Cabana Room, Clinton’s and Chicago’s. He was featured in the Bellwoods Acoustic Concerts series, and appeared at the University of Toronto’s International Festival, and the Annex Festival. Television appearances have included Global TV’s News at Noon showcase and Roger’s Cable’s Daytime and Stormy Monday sessions, as well as a specialty five–song taping which received extensive airplay for three years on Roger’s.

Since signing on with RotoNoto Music, Wickham’s single releases Waiting for You, Sad Eyes, The Leavin’ and his latest, Anybody Seen My Girl have all received extensive airplay in North America, the U.K. and Europe. His much–anticipated debut solo album Geoffrey Wickham was released in 1999 in Toronto to a sold–out crowd, and the CD has already met with favourable reviews and strong sales. Recorded and produced by João Carvalho at Toronto’s Umbrella Sound, it contains twelve original songs, accompanied by some of Toronto’s finest session musicians.

Live, Geoffrey Wickham’s vocals and guitar are backed up by keyboarder Glenn Love, drummer Paul Bailie, bassist Darrell O’Dea, violinist Karen Graves and cellist Alyssa Wright—providing colourful harmonies and some stunning solo work.

From the rompin’ energy of Sure ‘Nuff Naturally to the bitter melancholy of Sad Eyes to the beautiful simplicity of Gladys Anne, Geoffrey Wickham’s music will take you along on his travels, entertain you, and always leave you wanting more.